Specialty Benefits Senior Account Executive - Atlanta, GA

Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Chicago
Posted on: June 26, 2022

Job Description:

UnitedHealthcare is a company that's on the rise. We're expanding in multiple directions, across borders and, most of all, in the way we think. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about transforming the health care industry. Ready to make a difference? Make yourself at home with us and start doing your life's best work.(sm) The primary job of a Senior Account Executive, Specialty Benefits -is to work with brokers and consultants to drive Specialty sales in the marketplace. The Specialty AE would be accountable for exceeding their Specialty Sales quota while promoting the full UHC employer paid and voluntary portfolio externally. This role will be aligned with the market segment defined as 51-3,000 lives. - This role is focused on the following sales activities to meet and exceed the AE's sales budget:

• Educating brokers and consultants on UHC's Specialty product portfolio
• Building external and internal relationships to help promote UHC Specialty benefits
• Selling the UHC portfolio of products to to our external brokers and consultants in the market
• Being responsible for full oversight of the specialty sale to achieve health plan market sales goals and maintain profitability.
• Work closely with Underwriting to finalize rate position based on broker/customer feedback
• Leverage internal pricing tools to competitively position UHC products
• Work closely with Medical AEs and SAEs to bundle Specialty with new Medical business or our book of business
• Advocate for specialty voluntary products to support increase in enrollment and size of sale If you are located in Atlanta, Georgia, you will have the flexibility to telecommute* as you take on some tough challenges. - Primary Responsibilities:
  • Conduct in-depth presentations in market
  • Create and drive strategies for top specialty producing agencies and Brokers
  • Collaborate with Sales Management and/or Health Plan leadership regarding pipeline, persistency, market objectives and develop competitive strategies with specific Brokers / General Agents
  • Work collaboratively with AE/RAC/SAE to support sales, product and process education, and training on employer paid and voluntary specialty products.
  • Conduit for communication on specialty topics including marketing initiatives that AE/RAC/SAE should be promoting (i.e. product updates, bonus programs, rate cards, drip marketing, etc)
  • Educates sales support on quoting plan designs & product pre-implementation
  • Develop business relationships with AE/RAC/SAE as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor in order to increase specialty sales
  • Assisting AE/RAC/SAE in developing sales proposals, including anticipating competing products and distinguishing UHC's products from those competing products
  • Product Knowledge
  • Solid knowledge of all products sold in their market segment, including competitive products; applies independent judgment to recommend products for a given customer's situation You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications:
    • 5+ years of experience in sales or account management in the insurance industry with specialty products (Dental, Vision, Life)
    • Existing broker and/or consultant relationships in the marketplace
    • Ability to understand underwriting, financial and analytical details as necessary
    • Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding sales goals, particularly with specialty products
    • Sales insurance license(s) must be maintained as required by state law in residential and non-residential states in your territory
    • Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance Preferred Qualifications:
      • Bachelor's degree
      • Solid time and organizational skills to balance multiple priorities, objectives and customer obligations
      • Relationship Building and Influence
      • Ability to negotiate and close sales
      • Ability to navigate UnitedHealthcare internal departments to produce positive service results for clients and the company
      • Ability to build and maintain solid client and producer relationships, customer focused approach
      • Solid communication skills (written and verbal)
      • Solid presentation skills To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment. Careers at UnitedHealthcare Employer & Individual. We all want to make a difference with the work we do. Sometimes we're presented with an opportunity to make a difference on a scale we couldn't imagine. Here, you get that opportunity every day. As a member of one of our elite teams, you'll provide the ideas and solutions that help nearly 25 million customers live healthier lives. You'll help write the next chapter in the history of health care. And you'll find a wealth of open doors and career paths that will take you as far as you want to go. Go further. This is your life's best work.(sm) *All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. - - - - - UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. - - - Job Keywords: - Specialty Benefits, Senior Account Executive, Telecommute, Telecommuter, Telecommuting, Work at Home, Work from Home, Remote, Atlanta, Georgia, GA

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